Claret is a high yielding variety perfect for pre-packing. It has long dormancy which increases its store life and improves appearance on the table. Susceptibility to potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis and globodera pallida . It has a good resistance to common scab and potato virus Yo.
Parentage
G67551 x Cara
Breeder
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Breeder Agent
Strathmore Potatoes Ltd
Breeder Rights (expiry)
2027
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Characters
| Tuber Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Shape of tuber | Oval |
| Colour of skin | Red |
| Colour of flesh | Light yellow |
| Depth of eyes | Shallow |
| Smoothness of skin | Medium |
| Botanical Description | |
|---|---|
| Colour of base of lightsprout | Pink |
| Maturity | Maincrop |
| Height of plants | Medium |
| Colour of flower | Red violet |
| Frequency of berries | Absent |